Hyderabad, September 6
A commerative postage stamp was released on late L.V.Prasad, founder Prasad Group, by the Department of Posts,
Government of India, today in Hyderabad, for his great contribution to the
world of cinema. The Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Communications and
IT, Dr.Shakeel Ahmad, released the Postage stamp and the Hon'ble Union
Minister of State for Coal, Dr.Dasari Narayana Rao, received the first
album.
Dr. Shakeel Ahmad paid glowing tributes to L.V.Prasad and said that he was
the first person to star in a Telgu talkie.
Ramesh Prasad, son of L.V.Prasad thanked the Government for acknowledging
his father's contribution to Indian cinema.
A film on the professional life of L.V.Prasad was screened on the occasion.
The event was attended by noted film personalities including Kamal Haasan,
DVS Raju, and Ramoji Rao who eulogized this legend. Also, various other film
personalities and Government officials attended this event. |
